While staging at the scene of a structural fire, you should position your ambulance:

A) upwind, but in an area no greater than 50 feet from the fire.
B) downwind so that you can monitor the presence of gases.
C) upwind and in an area that does not block fire apparatus.
D) downwind, but greater than 50 yards from the burning structure.


Answer: C) upwind and in an area that does not block fire apparatus.

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